From a single beat up truck to building a thriving moving and storage business. Chris’s journey is the definition of starting small and scaling big. In this episode, Jason sits down with Chris, Founder & President of True Friends Moving Company, to break down how he built his company from the ground up since around 2012. With limited resources but a clear vision, Chris turned hard work, consistency, and smart decision making into a growing moving empire.
In this episode Chris shares how it all began—with just one truck and a determination to make it work. He opens up about the early challenges that tested his resolve, from operational hurdles to building trust in a competitive industry. Those formative experiences didn’t just shape the business—they defined the standards and values it stands on today.
As the conversation unfolds, Chris highlights the key turning points that allowed him to scale. From refining processes to focusing on customer experience, each decision played a role in strengthening the company’s foundation. A major part of that growth came from building a strong reputation—one rooted in reliability, professionalism, and genuine care for customers.
For aspiring entrepreneurs, Chris offers grounded, practical advice. His story is a reminder that you don’t need perfect conditions to start—you need commitment, patience, and the willingness to learn as you go.
Whether you’re a moving company owner, a business builder, or simply someone looking for real-world inspiration, this episode delivers valuable insights you can apply immediately.
From humble beginnings to long-term success, Chris’s journey proves that even the smallest start can lead to something extraordinary—if you’re willing to put in the work and stay the course. 🚛
Whether you’re just starting out or already leading the pack, this episode will inspire you to think bigger, move smarter, and lead stronger.
Hosted by entrepreneur Jason Bergenske, Shift Happens pulls back the curtain on the moving and home service industry—featuring real stories, hard lessons, and the strategies that drive long-term success.
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Shift Happens: Beyond The Boxes Podcast
Hosted by MoveitPro Founder & CEO Jason Bergenske. With 3 Generations of moving company ownership, Jason decided to "Moveit" from his Families Moving Business, J&J Metro Moving and Storage to building a successful and essential piece of customer relationship management software with MoveitPro. Soaring to the Inc. 5000 List of fastest growing privately owned businesses in the United States, MoveitPro is the only moving software created by movers for movers. Now he's brought his knowledge of the Moving Industry to this amazing Podcast that covers Business Growth, Industry Challenges and guiding other moving companies to success with creative storytelling.